Why I Say No to Cosmetic Injection Trends (and You Should Too)

I won’t follow fads with your face—because you deserve results that are timeless, personalized, and in your best interest.

“I really like this girl’s lip, can we do something similar?”

As a cosmetic injector in Langley, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Courtenay, I’ve had patients pull out their phones and ask for specific influence-inspired injections more times than I can count. And I almost always respond the same way.

Social media has made cosmetic injections more accessible—and more trendy—than ever. Every week, a new must-try treatment pops up, promising it is the answer for everyone. But here’s the thing: just because a certain cosmetic injection is all over your feed doesn’t mean it’s safe, right for you, or the best option for your face.

The truth is, the best cosmetic injections aren’t about chasing trends—they’re about creating results that support your natural features long-term. Whether you’re looking to soften lines with botox, restore volume with fillers, or boost collagen with Sculptra®, cosmetic injections should be a personalized journey—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

While trendy treatments might seem tempting, I want you to understand that cosmetic injections are a long-term commitment. The results of what we do today will remain on your face for months, years and even decades (that’s a whole other topic). That’s why it’s so important to approach cosmetic injections with an informed, thoughtful mindset—not just as a quick fix for a passing trend.

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Holistic Cosmetic Injections

One of the most important principles I stand by as both a Naturopathic Doctor and a cosmetic injector is that every person is unique. Your facial anatomy—the shape of your bones, the thickness of your skin, and the elasticity of your tissues—sets you apart from everyone else. That’s why your cosmetic injections should be customized to you, not based on a universal trend or something you saw on TikTok.

The rise of exaggerated procedures, like overfilled lips or snatched jawlines, have led to many individuals walking away with results that don’t meet their expectations. Worse, these types of quick-fix cosmetic injection treatments often end up looking out of place, fake, and creating a disconnect between facial features that cause you to look older.

When you come in for a cosmetic injections consultation in Langley, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Courtenay, I take the time to evaluate your unique features. My goal is to create a treatment plan that works with your facial anatomy, so you get the most natural, balanced result possible.

For instance, let’s say you tell me you really want Kylie Jenner cheek bones and just want to book in for cheek filler, I may recommend we also add volume to the under eyes and to the temples to ensure that your enhanced cheeks remain proportional to the rest of your face. I could also recommend that your face may not have the structure to support that look and it would take too much filler that could compromise the health of your skin, and ultimately say no. The truth is, you might come in with one idea, but after listening to your concerns, I may suggest a different treatment (or combination of treatments) will address your concerns more effectively. The key here is understanding that what’s right for your face may not always align with the latest social media trends or what someone else has done.

The Limitations of Cosmetic Injections

The most important conversation I have about cosmetic injections with my patients in Langley, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Courtenay is regarding setting realistic expectations before a treatment. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a potential transformation, especially with so much information—sometimes misleading—circulating on social media. But the truth is, while cosmetic injections can get you amazing results, they’re not a cure-all for aging.

For me, I don’t simply inject a product—I work to understand you and your goals, then provide a cosmetic injection treatment plan that will actually give you the results you’re hoping for—without over-promising anything. I want you to leave our consultation with a solid understanding of how each treatment works, what it can and can’t do, and how long you can expect the results to last. It’s also important to me that you feel empowered and informed, so you can make the best decision for yourself. No quick fixes or “what’s trending” here. I’m more interested in finding the treatments that are right for your face so you can feel confident in the choices we make together.

I’m also not here to offer treatments just for the sake of it. Cosmetic injections are not the end all and be all. If there’s a better treatment for your goals, I’ll be the first to say so (even if it means referring you to someone else). Sometimes, treatments like IPL or microneedling are the better option for addressing your specific concern—or should be considered in combination with injectables.

Don’t overlook the surface network of your skin. Now, for those who want their face “tightened,” I can’t give you a facelift—but when we use Sculptra® in the lateral third of the face, we stimulate collagen production and strengthen the skin’s underlying structure. That can significantly help with laxity and the natural loosening we all experience over time (just at different rates and in different ways). If I don’t believe Sculptra® (or any of the injections I offer) will deliver the results you’re after, I’ll refer you to someone who can help with the right treatment.

A Pro-Aging Perspective on Cosmetic Injections

I hear you—you don’t feel the age you look.

But aging is a natural process that we shouldn’t fear or fix because that’s when desperate attempts at looking younger actually cause us to look older. The key to cosmetic injections is understanding that the goal isn’t to rewind the clock completely, but rather to soften the process with a holistic approach. The desire to look youthful is completely understandable (guilty of this myself), but chasing a look of perpetual trends can lead to those unsatisfactory, unnatural results we see some celebrities have fallen into.

Here’s the thing, wrinkles don’t always make us look older, if your skin is youthful and hydrated. Focus on implementing the tools that will support your botox and filler, like biostimulators (Sculptra®), longevity supplements, religiously wearing your SPF, investing in quality skin care and microneedling (I recommend ELEGANCE by Rachel), keep your skin looking youthful and injections undetectable—think fresh, not fake.

When you book cosmetic injections with me in Langley, Nanaimo, Parksville, and Courtenay, I’ll help you find a healthy, balanced approach to aging. This isn’t about erasing age. I want to help you feel confident and comfortable in the skin you’re in, with cosmetic injections that align with who you are naturally.

The Most Important Cosmetic Injection Trend

As a Naturopathic Doctor and cosmetic injector my first responsibility is to your safety and well-being. I firmly believe the only cosmetic injection “trend” that should be followed is getting the most appropriate cosmetic injection treatments for your face. And I will always do this, based on my years of training, my deep understanding of facial anatomy, and my commitment to achieving natural-looking results. If I feel that an injection or treatment isn’t right for your needs or anatomy, I won’t hesitate to tell you. Ethical practice means being honest—even if it means saying no. If you’re looking for an injector to simply give you the injections you want when you want them, I’m not your gal.

If you’re looking for a cosmetic injector in Langley, Nanaimo, Parksville or Courtenay who values integrity, education, and natural results, I would love to help you achieve the best version of yourself—one that’s true to you, not to a fleeting trend. Click here to book in.